& Rakim formed and signed a record deal with Zakia Records in 1985. Built on the Fonda Rea bass line sample, Eric B. later told AllHipHop, "I took the records to Marley Marl's house in Queensbridge and paid Marley Marl to be the engineer. Eric B. borrowed records from Rakim's brother, Stevie Blass Griffin (who worked at a plant pressing bootleg albums) and began cutting them in the basement for Rakim, who was down there drinking a beer and relaxing. "[9], "There's nothing trendy about this impassive duo, no Steely Dan bites or bits of Afrodelic rhetoric here. The editors of About.comranked them as No. Verse Two: Rakim . & Rakim - The 18th Letter / The Book Of Life. & Rakim were almost universally recognized as the premier DJ/MC team in all of hip-hop." & Rakim) Kick Along (Eric B. Eric B. and Rakim are hip-hop formalists devoted to upholding the Seventies funk canon and advancing rap's original verbal mandate. As The Rhyme Goes On. ". [4] Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em spawned three singles, including the title track and "In the Ghetto", both of which peaked within the top 10 on US Hot Rap Tracks.[9]. Paid In Full . They both can riff and improvise like jazzmen, spinning endless variations on basic themes and playing off each other's moves with chilly intuition. "[9], Their 1990 album Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em was not as successful commercially as their first two LPs. AllMusic wrote that "during rap's so-called golden age in the late '80s, Eric B. & Rakim Lyrics. & Rakim. I like Kris, but they definitely didn't holler at me for that man because I would have definitely did it. soon began DJing for radio station WBLS in New York City, including WBLS' promotional events around the city. & Rakim, an American hip hop duo, consists of four studio albums, five compilation albums, 15 singles, and nine music videos.Eric B. Eric B. He didn't like that part of the business. Then the DJ and the rapper agree to form "Erik B and Rakim". Barrier wound up meeting Alvin Toney, a promoter based in Queens. I don’t bug out or chill or be actin’ ill. No tricks in ’86, it’s time to build. Listen to the lyrics on it and listen to how short they are. "[31] He also notes Rakim for his "complex internal rhymes, compounding, literate imagery, velvet-smooth flow, and unpredictable, off-the-beat rhythms. For "Eric B. [26] His soul-filled sampling became influential in future hip hop production. & Rakim were announced as one of fifteen finalists to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in September 2011. & Rakim) Musical Massacre (Eric B. & Rakim formed and signed a record deal with Zakia Records in 1985. Make 'em, make 'em clap to this I made it easy to dance to this But can you detect what's comin' next from the flex of the wrist Sayin' indeed that I precede 'cuz my man made a mix If he bleed he won't need no band-aid to fix Eric B is on the cut and my name is Rakim Make 'em, make 'em clap to this Make 'em clap to this Make 'em clap to this The rapper replies "indeed" and keeps rapping. [3] It appeared on the Dutch,[4] New Zealand,[5] and UK Albums Chart. & Rakim) Metaforce (The Art Of Noise feat. I've been on tour with him and I know him as a person. The resulting music is as stark, complex and edgy as Rakim's stone-cold stare on the album cover."[13]. I brought the music. Rakim) 01/09/2002: 30: 5 : Albums: Title: Entry: Peak : weeks: Paid In Full (Eric B. Is on the Cut (3) Eric B. "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. In November 2009, Rakim released The Seventh Seal. As a standard they print these on a PVC-free film that’s environmentally friendly. ERIC B. Recording Industry Association of America, "Eric B. & Rakim disbanded. The album was one of the first to receive the honor of a 5 mic rating in The Source. Deezer : musique en streaming gratuite. "[32] Pitchfork writer Jess Harvell described his rapping as "authoritative, burnished, and possessing an unflappable sense of rhythm". [7] The title track, released as the third single, topped Hot Rap Tracks. [1] Their debut album Paid in Full was released in 1987. The duo made an appearance on the soundtrack for the 1991 comedy House Party 2, ("What's On Your Mind") and also recorded the theme for the film, Juice. In 2004 "I Know You Got Soul" appeared on the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on Playback FM. AllMusic wrote that "during rap's so-called golden age in the late '80s, Eric B. It peaked at number 32 on the Billboard 200,[2] number 10 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[2] and was certified gold by the RIAA. [6] Four songs, all of which appeared in the top 40 on R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, were released as singles from the album. Eric B. & Rakim) Move The Crowd (Eric B. Legal issues continued to delay Rakim's solo career, but he finally released The 18th Letter in 1997. Move The Crowd. • Full color print • Eric B. had been looking for rappers and Toney recommended he use Freddie Foxxx, a Long Island MC. I Know You Got Soul. When I hear my first album today I hear myself reading my rhymes - but I'm my worst critic. & Rakim were a hip-hop duo from New York City, New York, United States composed of DJ Eric Barrier (born November 8, 1965) and MC Rakim (born William Michael Griffin Jr.). You can't hold back when Rakim's rappin The man you've been waitin for, rougher than ever Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together [Eric B] "Clap your hands" cut and scratched [x8] [Rakim] Clap your hands [Verse Two: Rakim] I create em, take em, shake em, then make em clap to this Most of you rappers, can't even rap to this Eric B is represented by Louis Gregory, pka Uncle Louie, who is the CEO of ULMG", "Eric B. & Rakim) 07/05/1988: 49: 1: Addictive (Truth Hurts feat. [20][26][27][28], Rakim's subject matter often covered his own rapping skills and lyrical superiority over other rappers. Make ’em, make ’em clap to this. The following year, the duo signed a deal with 4th & B'way Records. [I] would go to all the interviews, [because] Rakim didn't want to go to the interviews. Keep 'Em Eager To Listen (Eric B. Their debut album Paid in Full was released in 1987. Su Rockol trovi tutto sui tuoi artisti preferiti: Lyrics, testi, video, foto e molto altro. At the same time a lot of reasons I didn't do records with people is because I never wanted their light to reflect on me. [9] In 1992 after Don't Sweat the Technique, Eric B. & Rakim dall'album Paid In Full (Deluxe Edition) su Rockol. Ecco il testo di Eric B. After the success of "Eric B. is President", the album climbed into the Top Ten on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. (October 2, 2006). [8] Eric B. would later admit that the album was rushed. I told Rakim, just like you laughing now you going to be laughing all the way to the bank and be a millionaire one day because of this record. But, much like their debut album, there exists controversy over the production credit. This led to a court case involving the two musicians and their former label. I was a little bitter with that shit because I felt I had something to do with bringing consciousness in hip hop to the table. The duo went on to release 4 studio albums with their 1987, Paid in Full being regarded as one the most influential albums in Hip Hop. [1] The following year, the duo signed a deal with 4th & B'way Records. [25] Music critic Robert Christgau noted that Eric B. had incorporated "touches of horn or whistle deep in the mix" of his sampled percussion and scratches. & Rakim | Durée : 06:17 Paroles. & Rakim Play First Show in Over 20 Years | Pitchfork", "Eric B. Related artists: Rakim sort by album sort by song. Darby, Derrick; Shelby, Tommie; West, Cornel (2005). "[25] Rakim's relaxed delivery resulted from his jazz influences; he had played the saxophone and was a John Coltrane fan. ERIC B. Is President di Eric B. By the turn of the millennium, Eric B. was pursuing other business interests outside of music. 5 on their list of the 10 Greatest Hip-Hop Duos of All-Time,[4] and Rolling Stone ranked them No. I love Kris, though — he definitely contributed a lot to hip hop. album: "Follow The Leader" (1988) Follow The Leader. The duo recorded its debut album, Paid in Full, at Power Play Studios in New York. & RAKIM - MAKE EM' CLAP TO THIS (SONG) MUSIC DIRECTORY: Rakim: Rakim: Discography / Become a fan : Eric B. Eric B.: Discography / Become a fan : SONGS BY RAKIM: Addictive (Truth Hurts feat. The DJ explains that he's playing dance music, and he asks the rapper if he'll still be able to rap when he starts scratching, etc. [30], Paid in Full, which contains gritty, heavy, and dark beats,[33] marked the beginning of heavy sampling in hip hop records. Make ’em, make ’em clap to this. [12] At the time, the record went largely unnoticed by the mainstream music industry. When we first came out, people were saying 'Eric was getting all the money' and 'he was trying to shine more than Rakim,' but that's not true. Then when it comes time to do something they didn't holler at me so I was a little bitter. & Rakim Announce Tour | Pitchfork", "Here Are Hundreds More Artists Whose Tapes Were Destroyed in the UMG Fire", MTV.com: The Greatest Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time, "Eric B & Rakim: Paid in Full / Follow the Leader", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eric_B._%26_Rakim&oldid=1001416816, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 16:03. Make 'em, make 'em clap to this I made it easy to dance to this But can you detect what's comin' next from the flex of the wrist Sayin' indeed that I precede 'cuz my man made a mix If he bleed he won't need no band-aid to fix Eric B is on the cut and my name is Rakim Make 'em, make 'em clap to this Make 'em clap to this Make 'em clap to this Marley got paid. Eric B. So Eric B, make ’em clap to this. & Rakim) Make Em' Clap To This (Eric B. [20] The New York Times' Ben Ratliff wrote that Rakim's "unblustery rapping developed the form beyond the flat-footed rhythms of schoolyard rhymes". The discography of Eric B. Put Your Hands Together. He told HalftimeOnline.net years later, "I don't think they hollered at me or they hollered at Eric B. and he didn't say anything to me. The song would reach the Top Ten on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was one of the first notable collaborations between hip hop and dance pop. Écoutez Eric B. [7] It appeared on the UK Albums chart. Show all 35 Eric B. "[6] Rakim agrees: "[I] used to write my rhymes in the studio and go right into the booth and read them. Addictive (3) As the Rhyme Goes On (6) Chinese Arithmetic (2) Classic (2) Don't Sweat the Technique (15) Eric B. Paid In Full (Eric B. The legal wrangling eventually led to the duo dissolving completely. The title track and "Lyrics of Fury" were two of Rakim's most acclaimed lyrical performances. [17] In 2018, they announced a 17-date American tour for that spring. Eric B. Eric B. has clarified that the monetary problems stemmed from labels like Island and others claiming ownership of the masters — not from any financial disputes between him and Rakim: "The money got split 50 /50 from the door, because I remember people would try to keep shit going. Ownership of the duo's catalog consolidated in 1999, when PolyGram (which owned Island Records, which released Paid in Full) merged with Universal Music Group, an outgrowth of MCA Records, which owned the rest of the duo's albums. "[6], Eric B. I bring em what they want to hear And they'll fill up the atmopshere with people that came to party, and have a good time So when I'm gone, I'm sure, you understood the rhyme Because I promise to accomplish the mission Cause I, keep em eager to listen-----Keep 'Em Eager to Listen Eric B. & Rakim released their second studio album Follow the Leader. & Rakim: Overview", "Mahogany (Vinyl Single) – Eric B. & Rakim) Make Em' Clap To This (Eric B. That's because Rakim wrote it right there and we'd been in the studio like for a whole forty-eight hours trying to get the album finished. Eric B. [3] The album appeared on the UK[6] and Dutch Albums Chart. [11] On the heels of the albums' success, the duo signed a deal with MCA. Eric B easy on the cut, no mistakes allowed ‘Cuz to me, MC means move the crowd. The discography of Eric B. Chinese Arithmetic. [But] we split all the money from dime one. [35], Publicity still of Eric B. It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200[2] and number 9 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. [21] Of the album's ten tracks, three are instrumentals. [29][30] AllMusic editor Steve Huey comments that "the majority of his lyrics concern his own skills and his Islamic faith. In 2002, "Don't Sweat The Technique" appeared in the video game Aggressive Inline. [5], In 1988, Eric B. Recording Industry Association of America, "Eric B. Rakim spit the beer all over the wall and thought it was the funniest shit in the world. Eric B. The Paid in Full posse are featured on the back cover of the album. & Rakim to Reunite for 2017 Tour, Album Reissues", "Watch Eric B. Discover all Eric B. & Rakim - Samples, Covers and Remixes on WhoSampled. & Rakim) Lyrics Of Fury (Eric B. & Rakim, et accédez à plus de 56 millions de titres. Don't Sweat the Technique was released in 1992. He's not one of my favorites, but I'm pretty sure everyone will like him. & Rakim) Billie Jean / You Got Soul (Eric B. Then Rakim raps about the fight with … & Rakim, an American hip hop duo, consists of four studio albums, five compilation albums, 15 singles, and nine music videos. [Eric B] "Clap your hands" cut and scratched 8X [Rakim] Clap your hands. Rakim) 09/11/2002 : 5: 24: Guilty All The Same (Linkin Park feat. [5], Eric Barrier was born and raised in the East Elmhurst section of Queens, New York. "[2] Tom Terrell of NPR called them "the most influential DJ/MC combo in contemporary pop music period. That's what I hear, though - because that's what it was. Rakim) Microphone Fiend (Eric B. He played trumpet and drums throughout high school, and later switched to experimenting with turntables prior to graduation. None of these albums charted. Is President" (often cited as "Eric B For President" because of a mistake made when licensing the recording). [23][24] According to MTV, "We'd been used to MCs like Run and DMC, Chuck D and KRS-One leaping on the mic shouting with energy and irreverence, but Rakim took a methodical approach to his microphone fiending. During the recording of the album, both members expressed an interest in recording solo albums. Découvrez plus de 56 millions de titres, créez et écoutez vos propres playlists et partagez vos titres préférés avec vos amis. The whole album came together in a week. [5] Three songs from the album were released as singles: "Follow the Leader", "Microphone Fiend", and "The R", the first and last of which appeared on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. '[10] The record has sold over a million copies and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it platinum in 1995. However, Eric B. refused to sign the label's release contract, fearful that Rakim would abandon him. Rakim signed with Dr. Dre's Aftermath label in 2000, but the expected album never materialized. ERIC B. The album was not supposed to be the last; but their contract with MCA was due to expire. Every song here is good or great, and Rakim is definitely just a great MC. & Rakim The album was named in part after the Paid in Full posse, a notorious New York collective of gangsters and rappers: including the original 50 Cent, Killer Ben, Kool G Rap and Freddie Foxxx. Eric B. Don't Sweat the Technique (1992) was the duo's fourth studio album. & Rakim are an American hip hop duo formed in Long Island, New York, in 1986, composed of DJ Eric B. [19], Rakim's rhyming deviated from the simple rhyme patterns of early 1980s hip hop. 5 on its list of the 20 Greatest Duos of All Time. It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard 200,[2] number 7 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[2] and was certified gold by the RIAA. & Rakim decided to record together and came under the tutelage of Marley Marl. This was evident in early 1990, when KRS-One's Stop the Violence Movement put together the charity single "Self-Destruction". In 1988, they released their second album titled, Follow The Leader. & Rakim) Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Eric B. Is President. Since then, Rakim has made guest appearances with numerous other artists such as Jay-Z ("The Watcher, Part 2"), Truth Hurts ("Addictive"), Nas, KRS-One and Kanye West ("Classic"). This was confirmed by Eric B's business representative Uncle Louie during an interview with Rolling Stone. & Rakim - Biography, Albums, & Streaming Radio", "10 Greatest Hip-Hop Duos of All-Time - Top 10 Hip-Hop Duos", "The Dopest Photo In Hip-Hop: The Paid in Full Posse", "Rakim - Halftimeonline - Hip Hop Music & Culture", "The Greatest Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time", "High Fidelity-WGTB: Chris Rock's Top 25 Hip Hop Albums", "GameSpot Forums - Off the Books: Anything and Everything Hip-Hop - AHH Review: Class of '88 - Paid in Full", "The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2012 Nominees for Induction. Eric B. I'd go into the studio, put the beat down, write the song in like an hour, and go into the booth and read it from the paper..."[9] Marley Marl stated that his cousin MC Shan was an assistant engineer on some tracks, including the single "My Melody," though Eric B. denies this. Microphone Fiend. Is President par Eric B. & Rakim) Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Eric B. The album was captivating, profound, innovative and instantly influential. Masters of their appointed tasks, rapper Rakim and Eric B. are also formal innovators. (born Eric Barrier) and MC Rakim (born William Michael Griffin Jr.). "The reason Paid In Full is so short is because we stood in the studio for damn-near a week. Eric B. released a self-titled solo album in 1995 on the independent label 95th Street Recordings. The newly dubbed "Eric B." In 2003, comedian Chris Rock referred to Rakim's rhymes on the "...Fury" as 'lyrically, the best rapping anyone's ever done...' Rock also listed Follow the Leader as 12th on his Vibe magazine's list of the Top 25 Hip Hop Albums of All-Time. He had a slow flow, and every line was blunt, mesmeric. & Rakim) Move The Crowd (Eric B. ERIC B. & Rakim) Casualties Of War (Eric B. Eric B. Rakim) Microphone Fiend (Eric B. & RAKIM - MAKE EM' CLAP TO THIS (CHANSON) GUIDE MUSIQUE: Rakim: Rakim: Discographie / Devenir fan : Eric B. Eric B.: Discographie / Devenir fan : RAKIM DANS LES CHARTS FRANÇAIS: Singles: Titre: Entrée: Top: sem. MCs like Run-DMC, Chuck D and KRS-One had been leaping on the mic shouting with energy and irreverence, but Rakim took a methodical approach to his microphone fiending. Rakim referenced his enigmatic reputation on the song "Set 'Em Straight": "Here's the inside scoop on the fiend/They want to know why I'm seldom seen/'Cause who needs the TV screens and magazines/Or shooting through the city in fly limousines/'Cause one thing I don't need is a spotlight/'Cause I already got light..." He later said about his relative lack of commercial success: "You could sell a couple records and keep your integrity or you could go pop and sell a bunch of records and be gone tomorrow. In the United States, it peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200,[2] number 8 on R&B/Hip-Hop Albums,[2] and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Follow the Leader, the duo's follow-up to Paid In Full; saw their production move away from the blunt minimalism of their debut. He had a slow flow, and every line was blunt, mesmeric. [6] MTV listed the album as the greatest in hip hop history: 'When Paid in Full was released in 1987, Eric B. and Rakim left a mushroom cloud over the hip-hop community. Stories vary over who actually produced their first single, 1986s "Eric B. [1] From 2001 to 2010, five compilation albums have been released: 20th Century Masters – The Millennium Collection: The Best of Eric B. & Rakim) Lyrics Of Fury (Eric B. Toney took Eric B. to Foxxx's home, but Foxxx was not there, so Toney suggested another option: William Griffin, a.k.a. Make 'Em Clap to This Song Statistics. Rakim) 2002-09-05: 50: 5 : Albums: Title: Entry: Peak: weeks: Follow The Leader (Eric B. Eric B. & Rakim Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100", "Microphone Fiend – Eric B. Said Eric B., "I took Fonda Rae's "Over Like A Fat Rat" and said 'This is the bass line I'm going to use for this record.' & Rakim) Musical Massacre (Eric B. I was trying to stick to my guns at that point. (born Eric Barrier) and MC Rakim (born William Michael Griffin Jr.). In 1989, the pair teamed up with Jody Watley on her single "Friends" from the album Larger Than Life. [6] Paid in Full produced five singles, four of which appeared on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. [6][7], Griffin had begun writing rhymes as a teenager in Wyandanch and had taken the name "Rakim" as a result of his conversion to The Nation of Gods and Earths. [16], The duo's first reunion concert was held at the Apollo Theater in New York City on July 7, 2017. & Rakim rarely collaborated with other rappers. & Rakim) Metaforce (The Art Of Noise feat. (left) and Rakim (right), Freedom duLac, Josh. I came out and did what I did in '86 and then you know people started running with it. I don't have a problem with it but everybody who knows at that time knows they were trying to say I was responsible for gangsta rap, too. & Rakim are an American hip hop duo formed in Long Island, New York, in 1986, composed of DJ Eric B. [21] While many rappers developed their technique through improvisation, Rakim was one of the first to demonstrate advantages of a writerly style, as with for instance his pioneering use of internal rhymes and multisyllabic rhymes[22] Unlike previous rappers such as LL Cool J, KRS-One, and Run-D.M.C., who delivered their vocals with high energy, Rakim employed a relaxed, stoic delivery. [7] The fifth single "Paid in Full" (1988) peaked in the top five of the Dutch[4] and New Zealand Singles Chart. Make ’em clap to this . Make ’em, make ’em clap to this. Rakim. Almost every track on their third album is built on poetic boasts and wicked J.B. samples, but dismissing Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em as some sort of conservative reaction – a gold-chain throwback – completely misses the point. & Rakim) Kick Along (Eric B. Tom Terrell of NPR called them "the most influential DJ/MC combo in contemporary pop music period." Measures 3x3 inches Printed on a white premium adhesive film with a glossy weather resistant laminate to give the stickers a 2-4 year minimum outdoor life. & Rakim) Beats For The Listeners (Eric B. & Rakim songs. Eric B Is President. Eric B. and Rakim's "Paid In Full" is one of their two rap classics that, although it's a little dated sounding, most rap fans will love! [34] As a disc jockey, Eric B. had reinstated the art of live turntable mixing. & RAKIM - MAKE EM' CLAP TO THIS (SONG) MUSIC DIRECTORY: Rakim: Rakim: Discography / Become a fan : Eric B. Eric B.: Discography / Become a fan : RAKIM IN NEW ZEALAND CHARTS: Singles: Title: Entry: Peak: weeks: Paid In Full (Eric B. I just couldn't work the equipment because that's not what I did..."[6]. [7] The duo's third studio album Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em was released in 1990. & Rakim: Overview", https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5mmho5, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALPH86ybA6U, https://www.discogs.com/Eric-B-Rakim-Let-The-Rhythm-Hit-Em/release/8575788, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eric_B._%26_Rakim_discography&oldid=984713017, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. In 1987, 4th & B'way Records issued the album. Eric B. Eric B & Rakim - Make em clap to this. Never Scared. "[3] The editors of About.com ranked them as No. Lyrics Of Fury. Créez gratuitement votre compte sur Deezer pour écouter Eric B. [18], On June 25, 2019, The New York Times Magazine listed Eric B. Keep 'Em Eager To Listen (Eric B. Even up until now, we split every dime 50/50."[14]. [15], On October 20, 2016, Eric B. announced via Twitter that he and Rakim have reunited as a duo after 23 years and would tour in 2017. My Melody. [3] The album peaked at 25 on the UK Albums Chart,[6] and appeared on the Swedish,[8] Dutch,[4] and New Zealand Albums Chart. Eric B. Is President", "I Ain't No Joke", "I Know You Got Soul", "Move the Crowd", and "Paid in Full": For "In the Ghetto", "Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em", and "Mahogany": For "What's on Your Mind", "Casualties of War", and "Don, This page was last edited on 21 October 2020, at 17:22. & Rakim were almost universally recognized as the premier DJ/MC team in all of hip-hop. album: "Paid In Full" (1987) I Ain't No Joke. The song featured numerous notable rappers, but Rakim was noticeably absent from the proceedings. Whatever money we made, we split 50/50. Is President (13) Eric B. Both singles were included on what would become the duo's last album together. & Rakim, et accédez à plus de 56 millions de titres. & Rakim) 13/03/1988: 2: 11: Addictive (Truth Hurts feat. Is President par Eric B. In 1999, Rakim's second solo album The Master was released to less favorable reviews. 5 on their list of the 10 G… And Eric B. had an ear for picking out loops and samples drenched with soul and turned out to be a trailblazer for producers in the coming years. & Rakim's music connections, watch videos, listen to music, discuss and download. That's why he's not a producer; that's why he is not getting publishing. His free-rhythm style ignored bar lines and had earned comparisons to Thelonious Monk. Song Statistics Stats; Tour Statistics Stats; Other Statistics; Songs. I don't care what money I spent in the past, that money is never coming back. & RAKIM - MAKE EM' CLAP TO THIS (SONG) MUSIC DIRECTORY: Rakim: Rakim: Discography / Become a fan : Eric B. 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